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What's On

Feel great at our unmissable historic events taking place this spring.

Feed hungry bellies and get cookery inspiration at the Slow Food Spring Fiesta at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Looking for something to do with the kids? Check out our egg-cellent Easter adventure quests and Big Brick Build events taking place across the country.

And find out how we look after and care for our collections of historic objects at our Helmsley Archaeological Store Tours.

English Heritage members enjoy free or discounted entry to events - join today to unlock a whole year of great days out.

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The main mill
The main mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, the first iron-framed building in the world

Slow Food Spring Fiesta

Meet chefs and food producers in the beautiful Dye House at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, a site now coming into English Heritage's care.

There'll be food and drink stalls, artisan products and even a cookery session for kids - plenty to fill hungry bellies!

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Tree Tours at Marble Hill

Join our guides every second Friday of the month to learn about the wonderful collection of trees at this Georgian villa.

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Helmsley Archaeology Store Tours

Join us for behind-the-scenes tours of Helmsley Archaeology Store.

Guided by members of the collections team, these tours will explore how we look after and care for our collections and highlight some of our favourite finds from the north of England.

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Easter quests

Join us for adventure quests at our sites across the country this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

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BSL Guided Tour of Stonehenge

Join our experienced Deaf guide and historian John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Stonehenge.

The tour will cover the history of the unique monument, including theories as to how the stones were brought to Salisbury Plain, where the stones originated from and the latest research.

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Cavendish Horses: Power and Grace

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 17th-century costume training for art and battle to Baroque music in the spectacular surroundings of the Riding School at Bolsover Castle.

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The Big Brick Build

Get creative with our master builders this Easter holiday! Help us bring history to life with LEGO® bricks at historic sites around the country.

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Brodsworth Gardens Tour

Meet the gardening team in the early evening when the site is closed to the public and get an insight into how they develop and enhance these wonderful spaces.

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Million and More Appeal

More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations. 

We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever. 

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